As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the U.S.

China is rapidly closing the AI technology gap with the U.S., with startups like Moonshot AI and DeepSeek producing competitive models such as Kimi K3 and R1. Despite U.S. restrictions on advanced chips, Chinese AI capabilities are advancing, influencing global AI leadership and geopolitical dynamics ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit.